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		A_COMPUTER on June 30, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Reality doesn’t exist until it is measured, quantu... Maybe the universe doesn't do it for the same reason games and movies don't do it, the people watching expect smooth playback.

sdenton4 on June 30, 2015 [–]

But if you're enmeshed in the simulation, you would never notice the slowdown! The only reason the video game is annoying is because we experience time outside of it.

sarchertech on June 30, 2015 | [–]

I think the OP is referring to people watching from outside the simulation.

A_COMPUTER on June 30, 2015 | | [–]

Yeah, the crystal people.

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